SKU WA-01-10C
Mainstay 5-Year Emergency Drinking Water – 4.2 oz Pouches
Mainstay 5-Year Emergency Drinking Water – 4.2 oz Pouches
- ✔ GSA Contract Holder
- ✔ Bulk & Volume Pricing Available
- ✔ Purchase Orders Accepted
- ✔ Tax-Exempt Agencies Supported
Overview
Overview
Ideal for:
• Response teams, police, fire, EMS
• Maritime and aviation provisioning
• CERT programs and shelter planning
• Individual emergency kits and go-bags
• Schools and agency emergency supply programs
Mainstay Emergency Drinking Water offers a compact, long-lasting source of potable water for emergency kits, sheltering, and response operations. The water is purified using reverse osmosis and UV sterilization, then vacuum sealed in a foil pouch to protect freshness and simplify rationing.
Each 4.2 fl oz (125 mL) pouch provides a controlled serving to support short-term hydration planning and reduce waste when issuing water in group environments. Mainstay is now a wholly owned brand of SOS Food Lab, allowing for consistent manufacturing and expanded capacity during emergency activation.
Mainstay water rations carry international approvals, supporting use in maritime, aviation, and global emergency programs.
Specifications
Specifications
Water Volume
• Volume per pouch: 4.2 fl oz (125 mL)
• Water type: triple purified water
• Treatment method: reverse osmosis and UV sterilization
• Packaging: vacuum-sealed foil pouch
• Opening type: easy-open tear pouch
Shelf Life
• Manufacturer-stated shelf life: 5 years
• Drop-tested to 36 meters
Certifications and Approvals
• U.S.C.G. Approved
• Lloyd’s Type Approved
• New Zealand Approved
• UK MCA Approved
Case Quantity
• Pouches per case: 60
• Pouches per pallet: 84 cases
• Cases per layer: 12
• Layers per pallet: 7
Weight and Dimensions
Each pouch:
• Height: 6 in
• Width: 4.25 in
• Thickness: 0.5 in
• Approximate weight: 4.225 oz
Case:
• Dimensions: 7 in x 12 in x 12 in
• Cube: 0.58 ft³
• Approximate weight: 17 lb
Pallet:
• Dimensions: 40 in x 48 in x 48 in
• Cube: 53.33 ft³
• Approximate total weight: 1,473 lb
Additional Notes
• Manufactured by SOS Food Lab
• Non-thirst provoking
• Kosher Certified
• No cholesterol or tropical oils
• Contains no peanuts or peanut oil
Shelf Life & Storage
Shelf Life & Storage
Store water indoors in a cool, stable environment away from direct sunlight. Avoid locations with high heat cycles such as vehicles, unconditioned sheds, attics, or near windows. Temperature stability helps preserve the full manufacturer-stated five-year shelf life.
FAQ
FAQ
Why choose water pouches instead of bottled water?
Emergency water pouches provide a controlled serving size with a manufacturer-stated five-year shelf life and international approvals. The foil pouch provides a complete barrier to light and oxygen, and the compact format simplifies distribution during emergencies.
How much emergency water should I plan per person?
A common planning approach is 8–16 oz of stored emergency water per person, per day for short-term hydration needs. With a 4.2 oz pouch, many organizations plan one to two pouches per person, per day as an initial reserve while additional water sources are accessed.
Is the water purified?
Yes. Mainstay Emergency Drinking Water is triple purified using reverse osmosis and UV sterilization, and then vacuum sealed in a foil pouch for long-term storage. No additives or preservatives are required.
Is the packaging free of BPA and harmful chemicals?
Yes. The foil pouch eliminates concerns about plastic degradation during long-term storage and avoids BPA, “forever chemicals,” and other harmful substances associated with some plastic water packaging.
Is pouch water environmentally friendly?
Foil pouches create far less volume than bottled water and reduce waste during storage rotation cycles. The 5-year shelf life can lower disposal and replenishment frequency for large emergency programs compared to bottled water rotation.
Who uses emergency water pouches?
Emergency water pouches are used by response teams, maritime and aviation programs, school districts, government agencies, and individual preparedness planners. They are especially useful in kits and shelters where controlled serving size, durability, and long shelf life are priorities.
Many emergency planners use pouch water to provide a controlled hydration reserve during the first operational period when water access is uncertain. The 4.2 oz vacuum-sealed pouch supports field deployment, sheltering, and personal emergency kits where durability and portion control are priorities. The five-year shelf life reduces rotation frequency compared to bottled water, especially for school districts, agencies, and response programs storing water in volume.